Veteran's About Veterans' Pensions A veteran's pension is for veterans who served in wartime, which some people think means they had to be in combat, although that isn't true. Additionally, some veterans may think they need a VA disability rating for a pension, or had to be disabled in military combat, which isn't the case either. The bottom line is that a lower-income veteran who served during wartime, in combat or not, may be eligible for the VA pension program. The pension provides a monthly check to bring veterans' incomes up to a certain level. Also, lower-income widows of veterans are eligible for VA pensions. A veteran can make up to $10,579 a year and qualify for payments, and veterans' widows can make up to $7,094 a year. Homes and cars don't count as assets, and medical bills can be deducted from the income total; if the pensioner needs health care attendants, the pension program pays even more. If you answer yes to the following questions, you may qualify for a VA pension. Are you a veteran over 65 or, if under 65, totally and permanently disabled from any cause or the surviving spouse of a veteran? Did you (or your deceased spouse) serve during wartime, such as World War II, Korea, Vietnam or the Persian Gulf War? Were you (or your deceased spouse) discharged under honorable conditions? Do you have less than $80,000 in resources (do not count a home or one motor vehicle)? If you are a single veteran, is your gross income (like Social Security or retirement benefits) less than $10,579 per year? If you are a married veteran, is your family income less than $13,855 per year? If you are a surviving spouse of a veteran with no dependent children, is your income less than $7,094 per year? If you think you qualify for a VA pension, you should contact my office and we will get you in contact with the VA.	Animal Rights Civil Rights Education Energy Environment Financial Service Local Projects Foreign Affairs Homeland Security Labor Seniors Women's Health Health Care La Guardia Veterans

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